Paperhanger&#39;s table



May 16, 1944. F, E, EDGREN 2,349,149

PAPERHANGER S TABLE Filed May l5, 1945 Patented May 16, 1944 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE PAPERHANGERS TABLE e Fred E. Edgren, cnicagdm. Application May 1943, Serial No. 487,406- u I I grim- 78) l 4 Claims.

My invention relates to a sectional paper hangers trimming and work table capable of folding into box form and adapted to receive the paper hangers usual` implements for the purpose 'of transporting from place to place. v i

The object of my invention is the provision of a table, at least one section whereof, involves a top composed'of an immovably secured portion and a releasablyv held portion or trimming strip on which the paper trimming operations are performed; the trimming board or strip constituting the outer longitudinal marginal portion of the top section.

Paper hangers generally employ one section of the folding table for trimming operations and as the paper trimming is generally performed within a few inches of the longitudinal outer edge of the table, the removable trimming strip or board,

for the sake of economy, preferably constitutes a comparatively narrow portion of the top section; After repeated trimming operations, the trimming area becomes so scored that true or proper trimming of the Wall paper can no longer be accomplished.

Where the table tops each consist of a single piece or permanently secured board, as heretofore constructed, the usefulness of the entire table for trimming operations is alTected, by reason of the scored condition of the comparatively narrow area at the outer longitudinal edges of the table, thus necessitating replacement at considerable eX- pense.

My improved table is intended to obviate the expense mentioned by providing a table with a removable board or self-sustaining strip which may be readily released without need for special tools, and the strip so constructed that it may be reversed and thereby provide a plurality of trimming areas.

The objects and advantages of my invention will be readily comprehended from the following detailed description of the accompanying drawing, wherein- Figure l. is a perspective view of my improved table, with portions of certain legs or standards broken away.

Figure 2 is an enlarged cross sectional View of one side or section of the table, with the releasing position of the outer longitudinal rail shown in dotted lines.

Figure 3 is a cross sectional View (on a reduced scale) of a portion of one section of the table showing a modied form of trimming strip and side rail construction.

v plates a sectional table whose sections are hinge edly connected together at the adjacent longitudinal edges to permit the sections to be folded into back-to-back or box 'forming relation.

The table, as exemplified n the drawing, comprises the two main top sections l0 and II, of suitable and equal length and width and com posed of top boardsv and surrounding frames consisting of side rails I2, I2, I2 and I3 and end'rails I4, which extend beneath the top boards so that theframe of one section 'will be superposed on the frame of the other section'to provide an implement holding compartment. Both table sec` tions may be of similar construction, but for pur--A poses of economy, I have shown the section I0 with a single top board I5, whichis permanently or immovably secured to the surrounding frame, while the section II 'is provided with a board I6, which is immovablysecured to the surrounding frame, and constitutes the major portion of the section, and a removable board or self-sustaining strip I'I. The-'board I'I, which extends throughout the length of the table section, is arranged at the outer longitudinal side ofthe section and of width sufficient to 'provide the required trimming portion. In order that the board and strip Il may be held against warping or vertical movement,` I provide both longitudinal edges of the board with uniform olf-set surfaces adapted to effect inter'- engaging relation with the adjacent edge of the top board and with the outer side rail I3.

In the exempliilcation shown" in Figure 2v, both longitudinal edges of the board I'I arepro'- vided withsimilarv ribs or tongues I8, and the adjacent edge of the immovable top board I6 is shown provided with a groove adapted to -receive the adjacent tongue I8 of the removable board or self-sustaining strip- I1 which holds the strip against vertical movement.

In order to afford greater stability and permit the use of lighter boards, or boards of less thickness, `I prefer to providethe top sections with a number of transversely disposed metal strips I9 (only one being visible in Figure 2) spaced suitable distances apart lengthwisely of the table, with the ends ofthe strips bent downwardly adjacent the side rails I2 and I3; both sections I0 and II of the table preferably being provided with the metal reenforcing strips I9. The bent ends 2U at the inner side rails I2, I2 are also bent laterally and extend in suitable grooves formed in the'lower sides of the rails,

as shown at ZI, and the immediate ends of the aligned strips of the two table sections formed into overlapping hinge-pin receiving loops, as shown at 22 in Figure 2, thereby hingedly connecting the table sections lil and II together and at the same time provide an uninterrupted top surface. The strips I9 are secured to the permanently secured top boards I and I6 by suitable screws 23 of such length as not to extend through the boards, see Figure 2.

The metal reenforcing strip I9 at its outer end beneath section II is bent downwardly adjacent the outer side rail I3 and its lower edge curled into a pin receiving loop at 24 adapted to register with the looped end of the plate 25 which extends through a groove in the bottom edge of the rail I3 and the latter secured to the plate by a suitable screw 26; the registered loops of the strip I9 and plate 25 being provided with a suitable binge-pin which hingedly connects the outer side rail I3 in place.

The downwardly bent end of the strip I9 and the outer side rail I3 are provided with registering holes adapted to receive the bolt 2l, whose head preferably is countersunk in the rail I3 as shown. while the inner threaded end of the bolt extends through the bent end of the reenforcing strip I9 and preferably is provided with a buttery nut 28 to enable its unscrewing by hand. The side rail I3 on its inner side and adjacent its upper end is provided with a longitudinally extending groove 29 adapted to receive the rib or tongue I8 on the outer longitudinal edge of the trimming strip or board I'I, thereby firmly holdin-g the strip or board I'I in proper relation withvthe immovable board I6 and at the same time holding the strip I'I against warping or vertical movement.

`The paper trimming operations usually are performed within two or three inches of the outer longitudinal side of the table and therefore within short distance of the outer side rail I3. 'With my readily removable strip or board, the table is provided with a plurality of paper trim-ming areas. After the longitudinal marginal portion at the left of the trimming strip or board II, as viewed in Figure 2, has become too scored for proper or accurate trimming, the paper hanger, upon unscrewing the nut 28 and withdrawing the bolt 21. may swing the frame side rail I3 downwardly into the position shown in dotted lines, thereby releasing the trimming strip I'I and permitting it to be turned end-forend so as to bring the right hand marginal portion (previously adjacent the permanent board IS) into position to be engaged by the side rail I3, which is again swung upwardly into full line position where its groove '29 will receive the tongue or rib I8 of the strip I'I-the bolt, or bolts 21 being replaced and the nuts 28 screwed thereon, thereby providing a second trimming area. When vthe second trimming area has become undesirablyfscored, the trimming board or strip II--after releasing the same as heretofore stated, may be reversed or turned over so as to present the lower side upward, thereby pro# viding two additional trimming areas. In other words. the structure shown in Figure 2 enables at least four trimming areas to be obtained. thereby greatly enhancing the useful life of the table and reducing the expense,

In order to afford the desired rigidity and reenforcement and at the same time provide ample hinge connection for the outer side rail I3, I ,prefer to employ a number of reenforcing cleats or strips I9, spaced apart lengthwisely of the table, as for example five strips with hinge plates 25, indicated in Figure 1.

It will be understood that the other section I0 of the table may be similar in construction, although paperhangers usually employ the outer longitudinal marginal portion of one section for trimming operations and therefore, in order to reduce the cost, merely one section need be provided with a removable trimming strip of grainless material; the construction and method of securing the removable strip, if one is employed in both sections, being similar in both instances.

The tops of both sections are intended to be disposed in the same horizontal plane when the table is in set-up condition and the opened-out table may be supported on any suitable independent trestle; it being preferable, however, to provide a trestle or supporting legs hingedly secured to the lower sides of the sections so as to fold lengthwisely beneath or intermediate the sections when the latter are folded into backto-back relation. I therefore show the cleats or metal strips I9 adjacent the ends of the table provided with small angle irons 30-which may be welded to the metal cleats I9-to each of which a leg 3I may be pivotally secured, as shown at 32, so as to fold into substantially parallel relation with the lower side of the top; the legs being held in supporting position by any suitable means as for example by the spreaders 33 secured to the sides of the legs with their upper ends pivotally secured to the metal cleats or strips spaced from those to which the legs are secured.

Instead of providing the trimming board or strip at its longitudinal edges with thc ribs or tongues I8, the longitudinal edges of the trimming boardor strip I 'Ia may be kerfed to an angle as shown at 34, with the undercut Vor kerf reversed at the opposite edge of the strip ,Ila asA shown in Figure 3, so that the projection or lip 35, which overlaps the side rail I3a at the left in Figure 3, will extend into a corresponding socket formed at the lower side of the permanently secured top board Isa. as shown at the right in Figure 3; the edge of the board IESal above the undercut or socket being beveled to match the bevel of the strip or board Ila, thus causing the inner longitudinal edge of the removable trimming board or strip I'Ia to be rmly held against warping or vertical displacement. As is apparent, when the board or strip Ila is turned over, the projections or lips 35 will bc disposed as shown'at both edges.

In the modification shown in Figure 3. the outer side rail I3a of the table section provided with the removable trimming board or strip is of somewhat less height in order that the entire strip IIa vmay be disposed in the horizontal plane of the table-top with the lip or projection 35 resting on the side rail ISH; and the side rail on its inner side adjacent the top is kerfed or beveled to correspond with the kerf of the trimming strip and form interengaging relation therewith, thereby causing the strip or board Iln to be held in place against lateral and vertical displacement. The side rail I3f1. as in Figure 2, is hingedly connected at the bottom by hinge plate 25 to the downwardly bent end of the reenforcing cleat I9; and the side rail held in vertical position by the belt 2'I and nut 28.

With this construction, a seamless trimming area at the outer longitudinal marginal portion of the table-top or trimming strip is provided by reason of the overlapping lip or projection 35.

In Figure 4 I show another modification which involves a trimming board or strip I'Ib whose longitudinal edges are provided with longitudinally disposed grooves adapted to receive the tongue or bead 36 formed on the adjacent edge of the permanently secured board Ib and at the outer longitudinal side to receive the inturned upper end or flange 37 of the side rail 38, which rpreferably consists of metal, although not necessarily so; the rail 38, as in Figure 3, being of less height than rail I3 in Figure 2; the rail 38 also being provided with a countersunk aperture to receive the bolt 2l. With rail 38 made of metal, it need not be of the thickness of the wood rails I3 and I3a and consequently the hinge plate y25a is shown of less dimensions; the hinge plate being welded or otherwise rigidly secured to the side rail 38 and pivotally connected by suitable hinge pin to the down-bent end, or ends, of the reenforcing cleat, or cleats, I9.

The structure of Figure 4 also provides a seamless area adjacent the outer longitudinal side of the trimming strip IIb; and this structure, similar to the structure shown in Figure 2, provides four trimming areas by turning the board or strip IIb end for end or by reversing the board, as both longitudinal edges are adapted to effect interengaging relation with the flange or inturned upper end 31 of the side rail 38.

This application, in part, is a continuation of my application Serial Number 464,549, and the exemplications are believed to be the best embodiments which, however, may be modified in certain details without, however, departing from the spirit of my invention as dened in the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. A paperhangers table composed of two sections hingedly connected at their longitudinal sides to permit back-to-back folding and to extend in the same horizontal plane when in opened-up condition, the sections comprising top-boards and surrounding frame forming rails to which the top-boards are immovably secured, at least one of the sections at the outer longitudinal side having a removable trimming board or strip whose longitudinal edges have similar offset surfaces, the outer longitudinal edge of the top-board of the last mentioned section being provided with a complementary surface adapted to eect interengaging relation with a longitudinal edge of the removable strip; the outer side rail, of at least one section, at its upper longitudinal edge being formed to eiect interengaging relation with the oiset surface of the adjacent longitudinal edge of said trimming board; reenforcing means secured to the lower side of the top-board and hingedly supporting said side rail; and adjustable means whereby said side rail is held in upright position and in interengaging relation with the trimming board.

2. A paperhangers table composed of two sections hingedly connected at their longitudinal forming rails extending beneath the top-boards and the latter immovably secured thereto, at least one of the sections at the outer longitudinal side having a removable trimming board arranged in the horizontal plane of the top-boards, the outer longitudinal edge of the top-board of the last mentioned section being provided with off-set surfaces, said trimming board having longitudinal edges with similar olT-set surfaces matching the off-set surfaces of said top-board and adapted to effect interengaging relation therewith; the outer side rail of said last mentioned section adjacent its top :being formed to match the off-set surface of said trimming board and eiiect interlocking engagement therewith; means secured at the lower side of said section whereby said outer side rail is hingedly secured in place so as to swing vertically; and releasable means whereby the side rail is held in locking engagement with the trimming board.

3. A paperhangers table composed of two sections comprising top-boards, a removable trimming board and frame forming rails disposed about said sections with the top-boards immovably secured thereto, the trimming .board having two longitudinal edges provided with similar ir.

regular surfaces adapted to effect interengaging relation with the adjacent immovable top-board; the outer side rail of the trimming board containing section, at its upper longitudinal edge being formed to match the irregular surface of 'the trimming board and effect interlocking engagement therewith; reenforcing strips disposed transversely on the lower sides of both sections and beneath the inner side rails of the sections with the adjacent ends of the strips of the two sections hingedly connected together to permit back-to-back folding of the sections; a hinge connection between the reenforcing strips and the lower edge of said outer side rail whereby the latter may be swung downwardly; and regulable means whereby said outer side rail is locked in trimming board locking position.

4. A paperhangers table composed of two sections consisting of top-boards and frame forming rails to which the top-boards are immovably secured, at least one of the sections at its outer longitudinal side having a reversible trimming board whose longitudinal edges have corresponding irregular surfaces adapted to effect interengaging relation with the adjacent edge of the immovable top-board; the outer side rail of said section at its upper edge being formed to effect interengaging relation with the adjacent edge of the trimming board; reenforcing metallic strips disposed transversely on the lower sides of the sections and secured to the immovable boards, the ends of the strips being bent downwardly adjacent said outer side rail; a hinge-plate secured to said side rail and hingedly secured to the downwardly bent ends of said strips, whereby said side rail may be swung vertcally; and releasable means disposed through said side rail and the bent ends of said strips whereby the sides to permit back-to-back folding, the sections Side Tail is removably held in P13062 comprising top-.boards and surrounding frame FRED E. EDG-SEHEN.` 

